Trimble Yuma 2 tablet is built to last

If the name Trimble sounds familiar to you, that’s because we were able to cover its own Trimble Yuma tablet PC many years ago. But just as we thought that it’s going obsolete, the company is announcing its next-generation rugged tablet called the Yuma 2. A spin-off to its first-generation Yuma tablet PC, the Yuma 2 offers full office capabilities in the many fields such construction, transportation, utilities, and any other outdoor or service-related industry. Sporting a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen, the Yuma 2 is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom dual-core processor and is supported by a 4GB DDR3 DRAM and a 64 GB solid state drive.

Other notable features include a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, a Kensington security slot, dual battery with eight hours of typical run-time, an extended battery set, a 128 GB SSD option, and 3.75G cellular data connectivity. Unfortunately, the Yuma 2 will not be among the first line of tablets to run Windows 8. Users will have to be contended with its Windows 7 operating system. The Yuma 2 truly lives up to its name, thanks to its IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certifications. Expect this tablet to hit stores later this year.

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Trimble shows off rugged Yuma 2 tablet computer

Trimble has unveiled a new rugged tablet computer running Windows 7 called the Yuma 2. The rugged tablet computer is designed for field workers in the construction, transportation, public safety, forestry, and other outdoor service related industries. The tablet features a seven-inch capacitive multitouch screen.

The device is designed to be easy to hold and measures 6.3-inches by 9.6-inches with a weight of under 3 pounds. The display uses technology to make it clear and easy-to-read in direct sunlight. Trimble promises that the display is readable even in the brightest of outdoor conditions. The tablet computer can be had with a dual mode cellular modem allowing connectivity to mobile data networks via GSM or CDMA cellular networks when available.

The operating system of the computer is Windows 7 Professional. The machine runs a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom dual core processor paired with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage is to a 64 GB SSD, and the tablet has a dual battery giving eight hours of runtime. There are a number of options for the Yuma 2 tablet, including a larger 128 GB SSD, and an extended battery set providing up to 16 hours of operation.

The touch screen can be used with fingers, a stylus, or special capacitive gloves. The tablet also can be used in portrait or landscape modes with orientation changing automatically thanks to an accelerometer inside. Other features include a five-megapixel camera that can take video or still photos with geo-tagging and an integrated GPS receiver. The tablet meets MIL-STD-810G standards for drops, vibration, and humidity. The Yuma 2 is expected to be available in early Q4 at an undisclosed price.


Trimble shows off rugged Yuma 2 tablet computer is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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